Mitoma strikes at Wembley as Brighton weigh moves and ex-boss De Zerbi joins Spurs
Ex-Brighton boss Graham Potter guides Sweden past Poland 3-2 to qualify. Yasin Ayari plays 92 minutes after featuring in the 3-1 semi-final over Ukraine.
Brighton’s Ferdi Kadioglu starred in Turkey’s WCQ run, scoring v Romania then helping a 1-0 win over Kosovo to reach their first World Cup since 2002. He has 30 Albion appearances this season.
Kaoru Mitoma robs Cole Palmer, combines with Keito Nakamura and sweeps past Jordan Pickford to give Japan a first ever win over England at Wembley. Second Brighton player to score against England there.
Report claims Fabian Hürzeler has a sub-€15m release clause and is open to leaving for Champions League football, with Bayer Leverkusen considering him alongside Oliver Glasner.
Former Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi takes over at Tottenham on a long-term deal, subject to a work permit.
Köln value 19-year-old Said El Mala at €50m. Brighton are said to cap bids at €35m plus bonuses, while Chelsea could offer €45m.
Brighton plan bonus loyalty points for fans posting positive messages about the club on social media in 2026-27, with AI and staff monitoring linked accounts.
Danny Welbeck hits 12 league goals, a career-best and top English scorer, including a brace v Liverpool after England omission. He says he will ‘control what I can control’.
